1. Area (sq km)40
2. Population (2021, ONS)208,100
3. Working age population (2020 ONS)140,400
4. GVA per hours worked (2021, ONS)£38.70
5. % of population with Level 4+ qualifications (2022, ONS)44.5%
6. % of population with a Level 3 qualification (2022, ONS)24.7%
7. % of working age population in employment (2022, ONS)74.1%
8. Number of businesses (2022, ONS)7,810
8a. Micro businesses (ONS)76%
8b. SME (ONS)17.3%
8c. Large businesses (ONS)0.5%
8d. Engineering and manufacturing10.1%
8e. Distribution, hotels and restaurants23.5%
8f. Banking, finance and insurance18.5%
8g. Public administration, education and health34.1%
9. Average gross weekly earnings (residents) (2022, ONS) (£)620
10. Job density (2021, ONS)0.90

Neighbourhood Statistics – Office for National Statistics

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has a range datasets and indices available for various socio-economic indicators. The data covers variables including, access to services, community well-being, crime, economic deprivation, education, skills, training, health, population and migration, income and lifestyles, physical environment and work deprivation. Visit the ONS website for access to the data.

If you require any additional demographic information please contact the Business Support Team on 023 9284 1074 or email business@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

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